Somebody fill my emptiness. The day I was rejected from art school, everything that was "special" about me died. That's why I have no choice. Since I'm back to being "ordinary," I'll go to the job my mom decided on, while wearing the clothes she picked for me, so that I can find what my mom calls "happiness" alongside somebody she can boast about, trapped in a never-ending cycle of "what if?" and "too bad" all the while.
The Essence of Being a Muse It is also Known as: ミューズの真髄, Myuuzu no Shinzui
Genres: Drama , Seinen , Psychological , Slice of Life , The Arts
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Top 5 Manga Like The Essence of Being a Muse (Muse no Shinzui) [2026 List]
5. Rhyming Man
Seven years after the legendary comic Detroit Metal City, which sold over 5.5 million copies, comes the author's new rap music manga! Fumio hates rap, even though his father is a (albeit unknown) rapper. What future will he choose? The first volume of this comedy youth rap manga!
Rhyming Man has finished publishing and it has 37 Chapters. It is also Known as: ライミングマン, Rhyming Man
4. Muse no Shinzui
Somebody fill my emptiness. The day I was rejected from art school, everything that was "special" about me died. That's why I have no choice. Since I'm back to being "ordinary," I'll go to the job my mom decided on, while wearing the clothes she picked for me, so that I can find what my mom calls "happiness" alongside somebody she can boast about, trapped in a never-ending cycle of "what if?" and "too bad" all the while.
The Essence of Being a Muse is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ミューズの真髄, Myuuzu no Shinzui
3. Turandot no Renkinjutsushi
A collection of surreal, steampunk-inspired short stories. Escapism through music, mechanical dolls, and dragons.
The Alchemist of Turandot has finished publishing and it has 4 Chapters. It is also Known as: トーランドットの錬金術師, Turandot no Renkinjutsushi
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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 映像研には手を出すな！, Hands off the Motion Pictures Club!
1. [Oshi no Ko]
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"In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons." Goro works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the "worst possible way," setting the gears of fate in motion! The amazing Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari team up to depict the world of showbiz from a completely new perspective in this shocking series!
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